1990 Chevrolet
Corvette
Auto 4-spd, 8 cyl, 5.7 L, (350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI)
Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst yearsChevrolet
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Overview
- Body
- Two SeatersEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- Rear-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spdEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 15 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 17 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $4,550EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 96 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,300 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 2
- Owner complaints
- 34 See on NHTSA
- Reported injuries
- 2
Recalls NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
91V143000 Sep 4, 1991 SEAT BELTSUNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.
Summary: UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR.
Consequence: IF LOCKUP OCCURS, IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PULL BELT OUT OFTHE RETRACTOR. THE OCCUPANT OF A SEAT WITH AN UNUSABLE SAFETY BELT ISSUBJECT TO INCREASED RISK OF INJURY OR DEATH IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STOP ORACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE THE SAFETY BELTS IF THE LOCKUP OCCURS.
Vehicles covered (all models): 231,833
Full notice90V008000 Jan 22, 1990 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFUEL FEED AND RETURN LINE CONNECTORS HAVE INCORRECT LINE END FLARE CONFIGURATIONS.
Summary: FUEL FEED AND RETURN LINE CONNECTORS HAVE INCORRECT LINE END FLARE CONFIGURATIONS.
Consequence: LINE ENDS COULD CRACK CAUSING A FUEL LEAK THAT COULD RESULT IN AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy: INSTALL NEW FUEL LINES WITH CORRECT END FLARE CONFIGURATION.
Vehicles covered (all models): 213
Full noticeSource: NHTSA
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- AIR BAGS41%
- SEAT BELTS21%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM5%
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE5%
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC5%
- SUSPENSION5%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 39 total.
Chevrolet Corvette: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year
DP96006opened May 14, 1996SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE PULL
DP92011opened May 22, 1992AIR BAGS
AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY
PE90040opened Feb 6, 1990PARKING BRAKE
PARKING BRAKE FAILURE
PE90038opened Feb 2, 1990ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
UNDER DASH FIRE
PE90032opened Jan 12, 1990SUSPENSION
TIE ROD SOCKET FAILURE
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Powertrain
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 5 yr / 60k mi
- Maintenance
- 1 yr / 12k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Source: www.gmfleet.com as of 2026-06
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